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Tamil Nadu Budget Focuses on Welfare, AI, and Industry
Tamil Nadu's government presented its maiden budget, with announcements including the 'Vetri Laptop Scheme' and AI governance initiatives. The budget allocates ₹23,357 crore to healthcare, though some educationists noted a drop in higher education funding. Industry leaders reportedly viewed the budget positively, emphasizing its focus on growth and industrial development. Meanwhile, former CM Stalin criticized the budget as a 'remake version' of previous schemes, while AIADMK chief Palaniswami rated it 'zero'. Separately, four individuals began an indefinite hunger strike against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 9 · Right 4 n = 16
- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The News Minute
- Centre (9): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, Telangana Today, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Times of India
- Right (4): India Today, Swarajya, The Commune, The Pioneer